Phlebotomist Alderson, WV

Job Description

Job Description

NEEDED: Phlebotomist

LOCATION: 1 Glen Ray Road, Alderson, West Virginia, 24910

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Phlebotomist shall have valid certification to practice in the state of West Virginia as a Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Phlebotomist.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must have 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) and body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e. stool, urine, sputum) for the AIC testing requested by a clinician. Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
• Instructing patients on proper collection of specimens such as stool and urine for laboratory analysis.
• Processing and transporting specimen. Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, spin down, mixing, preparing and packaging specimens for shipment.
• Handling infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
• Assisting laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory related activities, including but not limited to, ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory related paperwork, storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
• Maintaining required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
• Keeping accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace sub stock inventory.
• Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
• Assisting primary providers in the urgent care room when necessary and utilizing basic medical equipment.
• Conducting routine checks of equipment and temperature logs.
• Maintaining daily sick call list/call out.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.

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